Mini meet Saturday 26/11/05

[nito]

pm birddog, he should be able to help.

[Onyx]

Taro - there may or may not be trackworks for the train on weekends, so if you're training to Belmore allow extra time.

[gleff]

Help, I'm a Sydney Newbie!! What is the best way to get to Birddogs from Chatswood? How can I get there by public transport?!! Where is it?!!

Tarotastic, I am going tomorrow, and I live in chatswood.. you're welcome to hitch a ride if you want. PM me if interested.

[birddog114]

Help, I'm a Sydney Newbie!! What is the best way to get to Birddogs from Chatswood? How can I get there by public transport?!! Where is it?!!

Tarotastic, I am going tomorrow, and I live in chatswood.. you're welcome to hitch a ride if you want. PM me if interested.

Hitchhiker? I don't think Tarotastic is! but he may ask you to let him join the drive to the mini meet.

[tarotastic]

Thanks Gleff. I'll PM you now!!

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Birdy! What are you 2 doing up so early today. Posts at 6:05am!!

[birddog114]

Thanks Gleff. I'll PM you now!!

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Birdy! What are you 2 doing up so early today. Posts at 6:05am!!

I started at 5:00am everyday, it's my habit and normal life.

See you tomorrow.

[gstark]

Thanks Gleff. I'll PM you now!!

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Birdy! What are you 2 doing up so early today. Posts at 6:05am!!

Taro,

Birdy goes to bed at 4:45 every morning, and is up again by 5.

[greencardigan]

I started at 5:00am everyday, it's my habit and normal life.

I'm more likely to be finishing the day at 5:00am.

I'm interested to hear what the 'never repeated' price for the 80-400 is.
I'll be looking for this lens sometime next year... maybe It's time to look at replacing the 70-300G.

Brad

[sirhc55]

Thanks Gleff. I'll PM you now!!

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Birdy! What are you 2 doing up so early today. Posts at 6:05am!!

Taro,

Birdy goes to bed at 4:45 every morning, and is up again by 5.

Unlike someone very close to you Gary

[birddog114]

I'm interested to hear what the 'never repeated' price for the 80-400 is.
I'll be looking for this lens sometime next year... maybe It's time to look at replacing the 70-300G.

Brad

Brad,
It's the only time you get into the mini meet tomorrow morning, price will be announced between 11:00 -12:00, and that's! all transaction has to be completed at sharp 12:00. Otherwise they will go back to normal pricing.

[greencardigan]

price will be announced between 11:00 -12:00, and that's! all transaction has to be completed at sharp 12:00. Otherwise they will go back to normal pricing.

Yes, i realised that. I'll have to start saving pennies. I've got too many expensive hobbies

[gstark]

I'm interested to hear what the 'never repeated' price for the 80-400 is.

$0.35!

I'll be looking for this lens sometime next year... maybe It's time to look at replacing the 70-300G.

It's always a good time to that!

[gstark]

Birdy goes to bed at 4:45 every morning, and is up again by 5.

Unlike someone very close to you Gary [/quote]

Actually, I didn't get to bed until 4:15 this morning myself.

I was trying to figure out some issues on a new server that I'm experimenting with.

[ABG]

Due to cricket coaching committments tomorrow morning, I'll be unable to attend the MM. I sent a PM to Birddog on Tuesday to inform him, but I'm not sure if there's anyone else involved in organising this event. Just in case there is, I thought I should post this message.

On the off chance that the game is rained out (looking out my window right now, this looks a possibility), is it still okay for me to turn up? I completely understand if it causes too big a logistical headache.

I hope that everyone attending tomorrow's meeting has an absolute blast (I'm jealous as hell) and I look forward to meeting you soon.

Andrew PS. Is there anyone who'd be interested in catching up after the mini meet to share their wisdom with a newbie like me? I especially need some guidance on the work flow side of things, but also have a few questions specifc to the D70.

[birddog114]

ABG,
Hope you can make to the mini meet next time!
As soon as I got your withdrawal, I have one on waiting list to fill up the list.
We sometime do some night shooting but not this week + we ran out of places, locations to do night shooting around the city atm.

[nito]

only one sleep to my first mini-meet, quite excited!!

[stubbsy]

only one sleep to my first mini-meet, quite excited!!

nito. I noptice your tag line says banned from Nikon purchases until 2006 and you're going to the mini meet. Whatever you do don't bring any money.

[nito]

stubbsy, my wife who imposed the ban says that if the price is right you can purchase your 2006 lens there.

Then I will be banned until 2007

[birddog114]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

We had a wet morning then mid day with lovely warm and blue sky.

We enjoyed your companies + friendships, with few new faces as nito and his wife same as tarotastic.+ Cricketfan came long way from Brisbane.

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

- 70-200VR $2200.00
- 80-400VR $1650.00
- 17-55DX $1650.00
- 85/1.4 $1100.00
- 105/2.8 micro $750.00
- Nikkor 12-24Dx $1100.00

Thanks all once again!!!!!!

[digitor]

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

...
- 85/1.4 $1100.00
...

Thanks all once again!!!!!!

Ooooh boy!!!

I wish I could have been there....

[moggy]

Thanks for a great meet, Thanh, it really is like an extended family meeting the guys and gals of this great forum. Lens lust was very noticeable and the meet 'specials' spectacular! Unfortunately not enough cash means keep saving and lusting.

Bob.

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[MHD]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

We had a wet morning then mid day with lovely warm and blue sky.

We enjoyed your companies + friendships, with few new faces as nito and his wife same as tarotastic.+ Cricketfan came long way from Brisbane.

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

- 70-200VR $2200.00
- 80-400VR $1650.00
- 17-55DX $1650.00
- 85/1.4 $1100.00
- 105/2.8 micro $750.00
- Nikkor 12-24Dx $1100.00

Thanks all once again!!!!!!

OMG!!!
Did anyone buy me a xmas present!

Those are TRUE BARGAINS!!!!! LUST LUST!

How do you do it!

[sirhc55]

Another great meet. The hospitality of M/Ms Birddog was wonderful - one always feels so welcome and at home.

Today Leigh had no shocks for the assembly but another Stark had the congregation in hysterics with HIS new toy - the chicken you can strangle

Killa was in port - Matt.K has put on weight - I am sure Joet had not moved from his chair from the last time I was there, weeks ago. The HOFF did some freelance modelling and did not beat me up, lust was affecting Tim, Wendell looked as he always does, worried and the ladies looked as wonderful as ever.

A great way to spend some hours on a Saturday

[Geoff]

Another great meet. The hospitality of M/Ms Birddog was wonderful - one always feels so welcome and at home.

Today Leigh had no shocks for the assembly but another Stark had the congregation in hysterics with HIS new toy - the chicken you can strangle

Killa was in port - Matt.K has put on weight - I am sure Joet had not moved from his chair from the last time I was there, weeks ago. The HOFF did some freelance modelling and did not beat me up, lust was affecting Tim, Wendell looked as he always does, worried and the ladies looked as wonderful as ever.

A great way to spend some hours on a Saturday

Wish I could have been there Chris - thanks for setting the scene
Sounds typical of a great meet!

[tarotastic]

Thanks so much to Thanh and everyone else for allowing me to come to the mini meet and join your awesome group. It is so nice to be so welcomed by a great group of people, who share the same passion as me!! Thanks also, to the ladies for the lovely cakes and the DELICIOUS beef noodles!! Looking forward to the next event already!!

[rokkstar]

Many thanks to Birdog and Tran for their hospitality and food, and to Chrissyne for the lovely doggy bag of cakes that I took away.

[timbo]

Thanks Thanh, Tran and all concerned for another wonderful meet. It was great to get back there, see familiar faces and meet some new ones while being fed, watered and inspired. Forgive me, for I have sinned... I have fallen victim to tripod and ballhead lust!

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Wish I could make it to the Xmas dinner but once again I'll be away. Will be there in spirit.

Gary, did you and Leigh get the ink feeder happening??

[Nnnnsic]

We were there till around a quarter past six-ish... Dad doing all the work because I'd given up on it of course... and there's colour coming out... but only on the nozzle checks.

I think the score is Printer - 42 : Dad - Nil.

[Potatis]

Well, everytime I go to a mini meet I end up buying something, either on the day or soon after. Well now I have one of those darn chickens. Thanks for that Gary. Actually it's hilarious.

Thanks to all for contributing to another great mini meet.

[gstark]

We were there till around a quarter past six-ish... Dad doing all the work because I'd given up on it of course... and there's colour coming out... but only on the nozzle checks.

I think the score is Printer - 42 : Dad - Nil.

Continou Stuby ... and ink all over my hands!

The magenta is noce though.

[nito]

Hi all, our (nito and mrs nito) first mini-meeting was truely exceptional and a very positive experience. Its great to finally connect the text with faces and extend the friendly nature of this form to the physical world.

Mrs nito was very impressed by all the members present and really enjoyed her time there. She liked Chris's D2Hs. We both liked the clucking chicken that Lee brought along. There will be several of those for people's christmas gifts!

Special thanks to birddog and his wonderful wife for the warm welcome.

This is the start of many mini-meets for us. Thanks and will see you again!

[sirhc55]

Sorry Nito, I cut you in half - but here is your better half

[the foto fanatic]

Today Leigh had no shocks for the assembly but another Stark had the congregation in hysterics with HIS new toy - the chicken you can strangle

You've seen reference to this in a few posts on this thread. Although it wasn't a duck, stubbsy fell in love with it, as can be seen here. I'm sure there'll be one under his tree for Christmas:

[the foto fanatic]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

We had a wet morning then mid day with lovely warm and blue sky.

We enjoyed your companies + friendships, with few new faces as nito and his wife same as tarotastic.+ Cricketfan came long way from Brisbane.

Thanks to Birdy and Tran for their enormous generosity. This was my first MM as you know, but I had a great time, and also managed to lighten my wallet considerably.


Thanks to everyone who was there for making me feel so welcome.

[Alpha_7]

I'm glad the weather didn't put a dampner on the fun and very sorry to have missed it. I have however sucessfully completed all Xmas shopping in one day (other then camera gear (leave the best till last)). Most intrigued by the chicken, I hope it makes a repeat visit to the next event.

[Matt. K]

Here's a pic of Matt taken at the minimeet today.

[Alpha_7]

I have to repeat what I said in Matt's self portrait thread, he really does make an interesting model.

MattK I really like your B&W here, but... the outline of his head just seems a little odd ? not sure.. if it's because of the partial crop, or just how dark it is around the edge.. (oh love the Brollie is it ? in the background.. very nice) adds just enough interest while not detracting from the main subject.

[wendellt]

Thankyou Thanh and Tran, Chrissyne and all the other wonderful people for the comraderie and the delectable treats!
Great to see new faces.

[rokkstar]

I look bloody awful in that pic Matt.

[tarotastic]

Matt: I'd be proud to have stubble shadow like that!! Just a shame about the girly umbrella!!

[Geoff]

Matt - I like this photo of you
Bloody awful? No!!

[sirhc55]

Matt - a pic of Matt

[nito]

Sorry Nito, I cut you in half - but here is your better half

You got that right sirhc55, she is the better and prettier half.

As for the shot, its down the the T. She loves coffee and as you can tell, needed coffee on that cold wet morning.

[stubbsy]

Today Leigh had no shocks for the assembly but another Stark had the congregation in hysterics with HIS new toy - the chicken you can strangle

You've seen reference to this in a few posts on this thread. Although it wasn't a duck, stubbsy fell in love with it, as can be seen here. I'm sure there'll be one under his tree for Christmas:

Great Not only did that $@#%$$ thing drive me nuts. When I pick it up to remove its battery you take a pic of it. Sheeesh. Better not be one under my tree or it will have to keep company with the all singing, all dancing santa claus I got from my work "secret santa" last year

Oh, the colour balance is out - I'm not that jaundiced.

[leek]

to remove its battery

Ah... is that what you were doing - I thought you were tickling it in a place you shouldn't have been...

[Killakoala]

to remove its battery

Ah... is that what you were doing - I thought you were tickling it in a place you shouldn't have been...

That doesn't explain why the chicken had a shocked expression on her face.

[Alpha_7]

I find even the notion of Peter tickling my bottom a little shocking...

[wendellt]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

- 85/1.4 $1100.00

Birddog why didn't anyone tell me to stay for the special price offer?
$1100 for the 85 f1.4 is simply delectable

[birddog114]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

- 85/1.4 $1100.00

Birddog why didn't anyone tell me to stay for the special price offer?
$1100 for the 85 f1.4 is simply delectable

You should re-read this thread before you come. Not my fault!
Special price is only revealed at the last minutes, so any member leave early are the bonuses for others.

[gstark]

Thanks all attendees at the mini meet today!

Now reveal the special prices of the lenses at the mini meet:

- 85/1.4 $1100.00

Birddog why didn't anyone tell me to stay for the special price offer?
$1100 for the 85 f1.4 is simply delectable

Wendell,

you were told, right here.